The South Indian Artistes' Association will hold its next elections in a few days from now, it was officially announced.

The actors' body in the Tamil film industry has been traditionally known as the South Indian Artistes' Association. The name has not been changed even now, though predominantly it represents Kollywood, the Tamil cinema industry only.

The elections to this body are fiercely contested and are held every once in three years. The last time a new team headed by actor Vishaal came to the fore and won the elections. Actor Nasser was elected the president and Vishaal, the general secretary. The main agenda at that time was to build a new complex within the Association’s property in T. Nagar.

Though the next elections were due in October 2018, since the building work had not been completed, the poll was postponed and is being held now. Addressing the media after the executive council meeting, Nasser made the announcement that the council has unanimously passed a resolution to hold the next elections of the South Indian Aristes' Association.

The council also agreed with the proposal to appoint a neutral observer and returning officer and the name of retired Justice Padmanabhan has been proposed and accepted.

Nasser said his team comprising Vishaal, himself, vice president Karunaas and others will all fight the elections again this time. Other members of the EC who attended the meeting included Poochi Murugan, Ajai Ratnam, Saravanan, Mohan, Udaya, Junior Balaiah, T.B. Gajendran, Sriman, Kutti Padmini, Sangeetha and Lalitha Kumari.

Explaining the process, Nasser said the office of the association will be handed over to Justice Padmanabhan as of today, Wednesday. The office bearers will recommend three different venues to hold the polling out of which Justice Padmanabhan will select one. A list of those who are eligible to vote in the elections will be prepared and handed over to the district registrar.
The Artistes' Association building might again be at the centre of the fight between the two major groups.

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South Indian Artistes' Association elections to be held soon; retired Justice Padmanabhan to oversee pollDescription:The South Indian Artistes' Association will hold its next elections in a few days from now, it was officially announced. Times Now